2022 ARENI

A bottle of Yacoubian-Hobbs Areni red wine from Vayots Dzor, Armenia

In the high elevation province of Vayots Dzor, the indigenous Areni grape thrives in rich volcanic and limestone soils.

Our Areni wine expresses the unique characteristics of this ancient variety with the focus and purity that modern winemaking techniques provide.

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TASTING NOTES

Displaying a ruby garnet hue, the wine opens with complex and expressive aromas of strawberry, pomegranate, and dark cherries layered with notes of fresh violet, rose petal, and baking spice. Medium-bodied with bright yet well-integrated acidity, supported by silky but firm tannins. Clean, persistent, and elegantly spicy, the wine’s fruity core lingers alongside accents of earthy minerality, culminating in a lengthy finish.

94 POINTS

“Very pinot-like in so many ways, with aromas of dried strawberries, spices and dusty terra cotta. Medium-bodied and velvety, with round and refined tannins and a spicy, delicately fruity finish that shows hints of chalk.”

- James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

HISTORICAL ACCOLADES

    • 95pts Tasting Panel Magazine

    • 93pts Jeb Dunnuck

    • 95pts Tasting Panel Magazine

    • Top 100 Wine of the Year, Wine Enthusiast

    • 92pts, Wine Enthusiast

    • 92pts Wine Enthusiast

    • 92pts Wine Enthusiast

WINE DETAILS

  • The 2022 growing season in Vayots Dzor unfolded under favorable conditions, with a mild winter leading to early budbreak, followed by a long, dry summer with stable weather patterns during flowering and veraison. With no significant spring frosts and a light hail event in June, disease pressure remained minimal. The diurnal temperature variation proved excellent for preserving bright acidity while promoting full phenolic ripeness. An earlier-than-average start to the harvest season yielded wines with vibrant aromatics, balanced acidity, and supple, ripe tannins.

    • Region: Vayots Dzor, Armenia

    • Elevation: 4,520-4,724ft (1,378-1,440m)

    • Slopes: 20-30%

    • Vine age: 10 years

    • Soil: mineral rich volcanic soils with limestone deposits

    • Hand-harvested

    • October 5

    • Varietal Composition:

      • 90% Areni

      • 10% Kakhet

    • 100% stainless steel fermented and aged

    • Bottled unfined, June 2024

2022 Dry White Wine

A bottle of Yacoubian-Hobbs dry white wine from Aghavnadzor, Vayots Dzor, Armenia.

2022 White

A bottle of Yacoubian-Hobbs 'Sarpina' barrel aged reserve Areni wine from Vayots Dzor Armenia.

2022 ‘Sarpina’ Areni